What do I learn in a nature education course? What will I be able to do afterwards?

In the nature education courses, you will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical experience in three areas:

  • Developing your own reflective relationship with nature
  • Mastering life in nature
  • Pedagogical principles for working in nature

Nature education learning material for children

  • BasicsNature education activities, own relationship to nature, systematic observation, reflection and documentation of children's educational and developmental processes
  • PsychologyBasic needs of children, interpretation of child behavior, child development and areas of development, encouragement / setting limits / resolving conflicts
  • Methodology and didacticsRecognize and support learning situations, link movement, fun and nature-based learning, consider the needs of different age groups, ideas for creating, playing, storytelling, singing, researching, learning with nature
  • Teaching materialsSequence and rituals in the rhythm of the seasons, creating and playing with natural materials, nature-specific songs, poems and games
  • Techniques: Forest sofa, fire pit, cooking by the fire, making ropes and knots
  • First aid for childrenWhen does a child need to see a doctor? Traffic light system and emergency numbers, dangers of unconsciousness, first aid and immediate help for injuries, poisoning, insect bites, burns, etc.
  • Organizational mattersPermits, procedure, parent work, infrastructure, forest site, clothing, equipment and material, safety, rules and regulations, insurance

Learning material in nature and wilderness education for adults

  • TechniquesBuilding a shelter or camp, water, making a fire, handling wood, lighting a fire without paper, burning embers, braiding techniques, knotting, making cords and seat mats, sharpening knives
  • Wild animalsCamouflage, basics of tracking, recognizing and interpreting gaits, distinguishing wild animals from domestic animals
  • Perception training: Observant perception of nature, bird language, orientation in the terrain without a compass or GPS
  • Medicinal plantsKnow medicinal plants and use them as first aid, recognize dangers, recognize edible wild herbs, make ointments, syrups, tinctures and oils
  • Cooking in nature: Stone oven construction, cooking in hole in the ground / embers / non-refractory vessels
  • Project managementCreate concepts incl. formulation of objectives and arguments for nature education projects, planning, legal bases, budget and finances, find and select suitable places

Provider of courses "Nature educator (certified)"